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About the Role

The Manager will focus on the development of attorneys across NY offices, supporting integration, performance reviews, and partnering with other talent teams for recruiting and other functions. As an integral member of the firm’s Learning & Professional Development Team, the Manager will be involved in all facets of attorney training and professional development, including career development, mentoring, and skill development programs.

Responsibilities

Facilitate orienting and integrating new attorneys.
Support the summer associate program and law grad program, as requested.
Serve as a manager of the performance process for offices.
Collaborate with talent teams for performance management, as requested.
Provide 1:1 professional development advising around professional skills such as timeline management, deadline management, mentorship and communication.
Track progress on professional development.
Be a resource for associates, Of Counsel and Principals regarding day-to-day questions.
Support the development of individual development plans with attorneys.
Facilitate attorney meetings/training sessions related to professional development topics.
Design and develop PD programming for attorneys at different career development stages.
Recommend ideas for local mentoring program implementation, program enhancements, discussion topics, training and resources.
Contribute to other PD initiatives and complete special projects on various issues as needed.

Requirements

Solution-driven with outstanding project management skills demonstrated across multiple locations and matrixed organizations.
Strong knowledge of and proven proficiency in adult learning.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively on a team.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from firm leaders and other key stakeholders.
Ability to take ownership of multiple projects and see them through to completion.
Thinks creatively about new ideas/concepts and solutions to existing challenges.
Ability to create a climate that enables others to excel.

Skills

Project management
Adult learning
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Building trust
Creative thinking
Problem solving

Location

NY offices

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of attorney professional development experience required
Significant experience in a large law firm is preferred
Demonstrated success establishing, developing, and managing robust training and career development functions in a national or multi-office environment is a plus

Education Level

Bachelors’ degree is required
JD or Masters in relevant field is highly preferred
Coaching certification a plus

Salary/Compensations

$140,000 and $160,000
Eligible for annual bonuses

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Employee assistance program and other benefits

About the Company

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business.
We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.